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Summary
Nicholls State University is a public institution that was founded in 1948. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,141, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 210 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Nicholls State University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (South), 95. Its in-state tuition and fees are $5,679 (2012-13); out-of-state tuition and fees are $14,529 (2012-13).
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Nicholls State University provides a unique blend of excellent academic programs to meet the needs of Louisiana and beyond. The University cultivates productive, responsible, engaged citizens in a personalized, culturally rich and dynamic learning environment through quality teaching, research, and service. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1948 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | rural |
| 2011 Endowment | $8,779,947 |
Applying
When applying to Nicholls State University, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 15. The application fee at Nicholls State University is $20. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 84.2 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 84.2% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 15 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Nicholls State University is 21:1, and the school has 39.8 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Nicholls State University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities; Education; and Biological and Biomedical Sciences. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 68.0 percent.
Student Life
Nicholls State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,141, with a gender distribution of 37.4 percent male students and 62.6 percent female students. At this school, 23.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 77.0 percent of students live off campus. Nicholls State University is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 6,774 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
Campus Info & Services
Nicholls State University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, and health insurance. Nicholls State University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Nicholls State University, 95 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Nicholls State University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 95% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Nicholls State University, 55.6 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $6,401.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $5,679 (2012-13) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $14,529 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $8,560 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
